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What Causes Swelling And Bruise On Shin Due To Hitting?
Hey, so I was at cross country practice today and we played Capture the Flag. When I was running to get the flag me and another team mate collided and I guess I hit my shin on her knee, when I tried to stand up it hurt really bad so I sat down for about five minutes before getting back up and running again. It still hurt when I ran but now that I m just walking on it it still hurts really bad and is beginning to swell and bruise. I m icing it right now is there anything else I should do?
I have studied your case There can be tibial bony contusion. As x ray may be essential to rule out fracture so I will advise to consult doctor. As hematoma is there, you need to take rest and use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling.
Watch for increase in redness, infection. Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma. Do not use hot fomentation or massage you can do ice fomentation. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.
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What Causes Swelling And Bruise On Shin Due To Hitting?
Hi, I have studied your case There can be tibial bony contusion. As x ray may be essential to rule out fracture so I will advise to consult doctor. As hematoma is there, you need to take rest and use splint or compressive crepe bandage to reduce swelling. Watch for increase in redness, infection. Take precaution to avoid infection around hematoma. Do not use hot fomentation or massage you can do ice fomentation. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.